Hurricane Helene disaster relief can't wait until the nation's lawmakers get back to work in November, President Joe Biden said in a letter to congressional leaders Friday.

President Joe Biden on Friday asked Congress to speed authorization of about $1.6 billion for the Small Business Administration so it can properly respond to the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene and other disasters.

President Joe Biden has sent a letter out to congressional lawmakers, asking for their assistance in passing more Hurricane Helene relief funding. Biden also informed the lawmakers on Friday that the Small Business Administration will run out of money “in a matter of weeks” before Congress can intervene.

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday he is confident the upcoming presidential election will be fairly conducted, but he warned that Republican candidate Donald Trump and his running mate could refuse to accept the outcome.

President Joe Biden on Friday amplified concerns among Donald Trump's opponents that the Republican nominee won't accept defeat in next month's presidential election and is worried the vote may not be "peaceful.

U.S. President Joe Biden said he is confident the upcoming presidential election will be free and fair, but is concerned about Republican Donald Trump's reaction if he loses.